Apparatus & Vehicles

May 1, 2013

Video

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Rosenbauer builds first tiller unit for Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Fire Department recently took delivery of this tiller-drawn aerial unit from Rosenbauer America. It's built on an EXT body and features a Cummins engine, Whelen lights and an Onan generator....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Product

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Rosenbauer offers midship pumper with short wheelbase

Rosenbauer America last week at FDIC highlighted its MP3 pumper, available with tanks up to 1,000 gallons and pumps up to 2,000 gpm on its short 169-inch wheelbase....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Commentary

Apparatus displays prove innovation, economy on the rise

I’ve often joked that FDIC is to firefighters what the Sturgis Rally is to Harley riders, and being in Indianapolis last week proved that behind every joke is a bit of truth. The attendees were a group of people passionate about what they drive and in which they ride....More
Apr. 29, 2013

Video

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Spartan introduces lower-cost, 65-foot aerial

Spartan ERV introduces to FIRE CHIEF Associate Publisher Janet Wilmoth the MPA 65, which has a starting price of $350,000 for a commercial chassis. It offers a 65-foot ladder, 500-gpm pump and 400 cubic feet of storage....More
Apr. 29, 2013

Product

Take a closer look at Spartan ERV's 65-foot aerial

The MPA 65 is a multi-function pumper/aerial offering at a lower price point suited for volunteer departments.
Apr. 2, 2013

Product

Charlotte places aerial unit on reserve status

Charlotte (N.C.) Fire Department’s Ladder 23 recently placed into reserve status a Smeal-built 105-foot rear-mount aerial ladder, which racked up 177,000 miles and responded to 1,644 fires during its 10 years of service.
Mar. 18, 2013

Article

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How pumper/engines have evolved

Today’s pumpers do more than just carry a hose and a pump....More
Feb. 26, 2013

Article

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Boston chooses KME for foam pumpers

The new pumpers include features to specifically handle incidents in the tunnel system that runs throughout Boston....More
Jan. 24, 2013

Commentary

25th FDSOA symposium focuses on safety, technology

More than 300 attendees participated in the 25th Annual Fire Department Safety Officers Association Apparatus Specification & Vehicle Maintenance Symposium in Orlando this week with a focus on safety, new technology and industry updates....More
Jan. 24, 2013

News

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E-ONE offers newly configured eMax

The new configuration offers a shorter wheelbase compared to conventional top-mount pumpers due to the narrow 22” wide pump operator’s area while maintaining 60” wide front-side compartments...More